Hey there , this is a brief meditation that you can use just when you need to step away from a stressful event , or maybe you just need some quiet and peace and a reminder to center yourself . You might do it at your desk and just put your headphones on and tune out of the world for a minute and listen to my voice . Or , if you are able to get away and find a comfortable spot , you can do that too . And as you're getting ready , just know that it's perfectly normal to feel stressed during your day and there's lots of very simple ways just to recalibrate , and this is just one of those ways . If you give yourself the permission simply to step away for a moment .
Speaker 1We all have limitations about you know grit and fighting through the stress , but you know what , guys ? We have a real opportunity just to create space for breath so that the stress , or at least the response to stress dissipates , doesn't seem so serious , and no matter how serious it may or may not be , after this little exercise you'll feel more equipped to handle it . So , when you're ready , if you're able , close your eyes and I just want you to take a deep breath , in for four , three , two and one and exhale for twice as long or as long as you can , just letting go of any kind of tension with the exhale . And as you continue to breathe this way , I just want you to continue to listen to my voice , concentrating only on the fact , connecting only to the fact that you are breathing , that you get to breathe . Notice how you feel calmer already just having stopped to breathe . I want you now to embody the feeling of one thing that you are grateful for in this moment . Sit with it for a moment . Sit with it for a moment and once you truly connect with what you feel true gratitude for in this moment , I simply want you to breathe that in on your next inhale and let that gratitude course through your body .
Speaker 1If you feel like smiling , smile , breathe it in one more time , a great big breath , and maybe put your hand to your heart if it feels right . And maybe put your hand to your heart if it feels right and smiling , take a deep breath in Taking in all the good and all the exhale , exhaling anything that's not serving you in this moment , whatever it is . My friend , you've got this . If you're able to stand up right now , go ahead and do that and start to truly feel yourself grounded . If you're able to stand up right now , go ahead and do that and start to truly feel yourself grounded and connected to the floor . Take a deep breath in this position . Maybe roll your shoulders back , take a head roll , reach your arms way up to the sky , maybe do a roll down , slowly rolling back up . Take a deep breath in and exhale . It's been six minutes . Have a great day .